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£3000 raised for Parkinson’s UK

By Rachel Weddell | Mar 16, 2020 | Comments Off on £3000 raised for Parkinson’s UK

During our recent 40th Anniversary lunch we held a raffle & auction for Parkinson’s UK. This raised an amazing £3000 for the charity. Pictured above: Managing Director Tom Brown along with his sister and Company Secretary Yvonne Martin presenting the cheque to the Scottish Borders Branch of Parkinson’s UK. A big “THANK YOU” to all…

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40th Anniversary Lunch

By Rachel Weddell | Feb 20, 2020 | Comments Off on 40th Anniversary Lunch

On Saturday 15th February 2020 at Berwick Rugby Football Club the business held an anniversary lunch attended by over 100 local farmers.  At the event the Company held a Raffle and Auction in aid of Parkinson’s.  Parkinson’s Borders is a charity very close to the family since Tom Snr, founder of the business, was diagnosed…

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North Coast 500 Tractor Drive for RSABI

By Rachel Weddell | Jun 30, 2016 | Comments Off on North Coast 500 Tractor Drive for RSABI

13th – 15th June 2016 East Lothian farmer, John Meikle from Hoprig Mains completed his North Country 500 mile solo tractor journey for RSABI at noon on Wednesday 15th June when he pulled into Inverness Castle. He completed the iconic loop round the North Highlands in a remarkable 22 hrs driving a brand new Massey Ferguson…

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New Kelso Branch

By Rachel Weddell | Jun 4, 2015 | Comments Off on New Kelso Branch

Ancroft Tractors opens their new depot in Kelso’s Pinnaclehill Industrial Estate making it much easier to access and providing much-needed space. David Williams from the Farmers Guide attended, read his story … https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/feature/new-scottish-borders-branch-opening/

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Sowing the seeds of success: Beal Farm shares its secrets

By Rachel Weddell | Sep 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Sowing the seeds of success: Beal Farm shares its secrets

Berwick-upon-Tweed farmer Rod Smith discusses the factors that have influenced his impressive yields of wheat “Effective sub-soiling with our Sumo is essential on our heavy ground, as is the patience to only work it when conditions are right”.

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